In the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka today in a Group 2 Super 8 match. The game is expected to be an important contest as both teams aim to secure a crucial win and improve their chances of reaching the semifinals. With the Super 8 stage underway, every match now plays a key role in deciding which teams move forward in the tournament.
Earlier, England registered a narrow two-wicket victory over Pakistan in another Group 2 Super 8 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. The match turned out to be a thrilling contest that was decided in the final over.
England were chasing a target of 165 runs. The team reached the total with eight wickets down and five balls remaining. Captain Harry Brook led from the front with a brilliant innings of 100 runs off just 51 balls. His attacking stroke play kept England in the hunt even as wickets kept falling at the other end. Liam Dawson also played a key role, picking up three important wickets to restrict Pakistan’s total.
They managed to score 164 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan was the top scorer for Pakistan with 63 runs from 45 balls. Shaheen Afridi impressed with the ball, taking three wickets and putting pressure on England during their chase.
As the competition progresses, teams are under increasing pressure to perform. Fans are expecting another exciting and competitive match when New Zealand faces Sri Lanka tonight.